Archives for January 9, 2021

‘“The Bills were something that brought us together,” she says. “We started tailgating, got all the clothing, went on road trips together, had all our friends at the stadium. The eight home games a year, it was a whole big thing for us. And now just to watch this team this year … The last game, when Isaiah McKenzie had that punt runback for a touchdown (against Miami) I got so emotional. To see this team, to see just how good they are.”‘

DeForest Buckner, George Odum, Darius Leonard, Quenton Nelson named First Team All-Pros (Indianapolis Star)
Insider: 28 things to watch in Colts’ NFL playoffs Wild Card matchup vs. Bills (Indianapolis Star)
Charity in honor of Josh Allen’s grandmother eclipses $1 million with help from grateful Colts fans (Indianapolis Star)
Colts know they’ll need best effort to win at Buffalo (Anderson Herald Bulletin)
Darius Leonard says there’s no pressure on Colts, one of first No. 7 seeds in new playoff format (CBS Sports)
Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus reportedly turned down opportunity to interview for Texans job (CBS Sports)
How we see it: Colts at Bills (WTTV-TV)
Nelson, Leonard, Buckner and Odom named All-Pro (WTTV-TV)
Colts fans donate to Buffalo Children’s Hospital before facing Bills Saturday (WTTV-TV)
Six Colts Named All-Pros For 2020 NFL Season (WFNI-AM)
Colts Elevate RB Darius Anderson, T Jared Veldheer To Active Roster (Colts.com)
Six Colts Players Named To AP All-Pro Team (Colts.com)
2020 Colts Preview: Colts/Bills, Wild Card Round (Colts.com)
Colts Mailbag: Slowing Down Josh Allen & Bills’ Passing Attack, Leaning On Jonathan Taylor, Philip Rivers’ Postseason Experience (Colts.com)

‘“The main lesson was not to press,” Allen said. “If I could change it, I obviously would. But I’m glad I can’t. I’m glad [for] the lessons I’ve learned throughout the game and really throughout the three years I’ve been playing so far. Without failure, people don’t know success.”’

‘The petition told the governor, “We don’t want you here” — and for once he listened.’

‘“I never in a million years thought the governor was going to allow fans,” said Villenueve, who has a corner end zone seat. “I was shocked that he allowed them.”’

‘While the Bills dominated, their fans rejoiced with a tinge of melancholy. The rowdy tailgates disappeared, and the stands sat empty. Bills fans had partied for two decades over hopeless teams, had embraced them without condition even through seasons when they worried the franchise could relocate. Older generations know what a great team looks like and the younger ones are finding out, but the only embrace of this great team can be metaphorical.’

‘“He’s been able to create a coaching environment that’s all about getting better. Every day we talk about playoff calibre and, once we make the playoffs, championship calibre.”‘

‘Williams signed with the Bills in January 2019 after two strong seasons with Edmonton.’

‘If Diggs got what he wanted, Buffalo did, too. By pairing Diggs with stud quarterback Josh Allen, the Bills built the NFL’s most explosive offense outside of Kansas City. Now they’ve won six straight games (by an average of 20 points) and head into the playoffs hotter than any other team in the league. If long-suffering Bills fans end their Super Bowl drought, they’ll have Diggs, his explosive route-running, and his clean teeth to thank.’